How To Fix SH515 - Select a valid value

SH515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Select a valid value

What causes this issue?

The cursor was placed on an invalid position.

System Response

No value can be chosen.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on a valid position.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH515 - Select a valid value ?

  The SAP error message SH515 "Select a valid value" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter or select a value in a field that is not valid or not allowed according to the system's configuration or data validation rules. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value that does not exist in the corresponding value table or is not allowed for the specific field.
  Field Configuration: The field may have specific validation rules or restrictions that the entered value does not meet.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the value being considered invalid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain values or data.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may impose